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There were loud cheers for Donald Trump after he was shown on camera for the first time at the Super Bowl ahead of Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles.Trump is the first sitting president in the history of the United States to attend a Super Bowl, making history in New Orleans at the Superdome.And as Jon Baptiste sang the national anthem and players and fans alike listened with intent, the […]

Plymouth Argyle pulled off a stunning FA Cup upset by defeating Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park, ending the Reds' hopes of a quadruple.The Championship's bottom side secured their first victory over Liverpool since 1956, outfighting opponents positioned 44 places above them in the football pyramid.The shock result saw Arne Slot's much-changed Liverpool side exit the competition at the fourth round stage, with the hosts producing a memorable […]

Steve Borthwick has challenged England players to continue improving after their outstanding Six Nations win over France on Saturday night.The Red and Whites had gone into the contest on a low after being beaten by Ireland last time out.But England were better on Saturday, with Fin Smith's late conversion after a try from Elliot Daly enough to secure a 26-25 victory.Borthwick has now opened up on the clash and backed […]

Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney has died after suffering a brain injury during his Celtic title defence fight against Nathan Howells at Ulster Hall last weekend.The 28-year-old sustained an intracranial haemorrhage after being stopped in the ninth round of the bout.Medical personnel attended to Cooney at the venue before he was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.MHD Promotions released a statement on behalf of the Cooney family, announcing: […]

Chelsea fans have vented their fury on social media after they were sent crashing out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday night.The Blues took the lead in the fifth minute of the match, with Bart Verbruggen bundling a cross-come-shot from Cole Palmer into his own net.Many would have expected Brighton to fold from then on, especially given how they conceded seven against Nottingham Forest […]

UFC star Lucas Alexander was rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties following his fight in Saudi Arabia last weekend, with paint fumes being identified as the cause.The incident occurred during the undercard of Israel Adesanya's bout against Nassourdine Imavov.Alexander, who suffered a second-round knockout defeat to Bogdan Grad, required ventilator treatment after experiencing respiratory issues at the venue.The fighter was later released from hospital after receiving medical treatment to help […]

Consumer group FanFair Alliance has reported Vivid Seats, a ticket resale platform part-owned by Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly, to UK watchdogs over alleged illegal ticket touting.The company has been referred to both the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) amid concerns over its marketing and reselling of tickets."Given the ongoing controversies around online ticket touting, I'm not surprised that so many football fans are unhappy […]

Roy Keane has cast doubt over Marcus Rashford's loan move to Aston Villa, questioning how the forward can rediscover his motivation at Villa Park.The former Manchester United captain expressed his concerns during a heated debate on ITV about the 27-year-old's January transfer."If he has lost the hunger at United, how is he going to get it at Aston Villa?" Keane said bluntly.The pundit described Rashford's departure as 'sad' but acknowledged […]

Harry Maguire's controversial stoppage-time header secured Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford.The former Leicester defender nodded home Bruno Fernandes' free-kick in the third minute of added time, though replays suggested he was in an offside position.With no VAR in operation for the fourth-round tie, the goal stood, sparing United's blushes against the struggling visitors.The holders narrowly avoided a cup upset after producing […]